Pantomimes in Hereford & Worcester

7 November 2024
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Pantomimes in Hereford & Worcester in 2024

It’s the most magical time of year, especially for little ones, and what better way to add some extra sparkle and laughter than with a trip to the pantomime? While gifts and toys are eventually outgrown, replaced, lost, or broken, the memories created around the festive period can last a lifetime. Make this Christmas time one they will all remember. Take a look below at all the fabulous pantomimes in our area! There are even Christmas shows aimed at the youngest members of the family who may be a bit too young for a full-blown pantomime, but don’t want to miss out on the fun!

The Courtyard’s award-winning professional Christmas pantomime is back with Sleeping Beauty! Step into a fabulous fairy-tale world of magical mayhem and an enchanted slumber that only true love can remedy. Complete with marvellous musical numbers, a sensational live band, stellar sets, and a wicked spell or two, don’t miss Hereford’s dream of a pantomime – Sleeping Beauty. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an experience to remember this festive season. Featuring all your favourite panto shenanigans live on stage, this spectacular show will be jam-packed with jolly jokes, terrific traditions, and plenty of audience participation! For full information and to book your tickets, click here.

For younger family members, the Courtyard also has a Children’s Christmas Show – The Elves & The Shoemaker. The ideal first visit to the theatre, this interactive performance will have children and parents laughing, clapping, and fully engaged in the magic unfolding before them in this heart-warming adventure. For full information and to book your tickets, click here.

Worcester Theatres are proud to present their most magical pantomime yet – Aladdin! Join him on a magical adventure to defeat the evil Abanazar! With help from his friends and his mother Widow Twankey, will Aladdin be able to save the day? Will he win Princess Jasmine’s heart and free the Genie? Find out in our fun-filled family pantomime that will whisk you away on an adventure full of magic and mystery! The Worcester Repertory Company pantomime never disappoints, bringing you all your favourite traditional panto moments so you can boo, hiss, cheer, laugh and sing until all your wishes come true! With over 19,000 theatregoers experiencing our panto every year, don’t miss this treasure trove of festive fun – a magic carpet ride that’s simply Genie-us! For full information and to book your tickets, click here.

For your younger family members, Worcester Theatres also have a Children’s Christmas Show Hansel & Gretel. From the same creative team that brought you Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs, the Worcester Rep are proud to bring Hansel & Gretel to families this Christmas! When their trail of breadcrumbs vanishes, Hansel & Gretel will need your help to make it from the gingerbread house back home again. There will be magic, there will be music, and there will be sweets too! For full information and to book your tickets, click here.

Palace Theatre Redditch needs your help to defeat the evil Carabosse’s curse, and rescue the princess from an eternity of sleep in their dream of a panto – Sleeping Beauty. This one promises to be a fantastic festive treat for all the family that you won’t want to miss – making his panto debut as the handsome Prince is X-Factor winner and I’m A Celebrity Star, Myles Stephenson, who is joined by Bad Girls star Nicole Faraday as the wickedly wonderful Carabosse. For full information and to book your tickets, click here.

Other pantomimes in Hereford & Worcester

Conquest Theatre in Bromyard is showing Jack and the Beanstalk, the perfect festive, family treat. Further information is here.

The Market Theatre in Ledbury is showing Beauty and the Beast – a family favourite panto as old as time. Further information here.

Malvern Theatres 2024 panto is Sleeping Beauty, a magical show for all the family. Further information is here.

Number 8 in Pershore is showing Puss in Boots – a show that promises to leave you ‘feline’ great! Further information is here.

The Regal in Tenbury Wells is showing Cinderella – a farm fresh fairytale. Further information is here.

Artrix in Bromsgrove is showing Dick Whittington, the traditional Pantomime that’s paved with gold. Full information is here.

The Henrican in Evesham is showing Cinderella – a traditional panto suitable for the whole family. Further information is here.

The Norbury Theatre in Droitwich is showing Peter Pan, with Singing, Dancing, Giggles, Boos and maybe even some mermaids! Further information is here.